“Game” Restaurant is now open.

The minds behind Hammerheads — Adam Burress and Chase Mucerino — have brought their creative talents to a new spot at 2295 Lexington Rd. (formerly Cyclers Café). “Game” is a burger restaurant with one wonderful twist — burgers made from unique meats. Continue reading Game on!→

Chef John Plymale has been with Porcini since before its 1992 opening. Twenty-plus years later, the restaurant seems like an extension of the chef himself.

A thoughtful and affable guy, Plymale sat down for a conversation before the ritual of a nightly staff meal, which he cited as one factor in the staff’s dedication and longevity. “We can take fifteen minutes out of our crazy day,” Plymale says, “and sit down together and eat and talk and have that bond.” Continue reading Q&A: Chef John Plymale of Porcini→

Wipe those bits of gumbo/po’ boys/etoufée/beignets from your mugs, Fat Tuesday is over. Let’s get back to the daily scene here, where something’s always going on even if it’s just in the background. Continue reading News and Noteworthy Updates→